Christmas Gifts vs Experiences List – by Carolyn McDowall
Christmas is a good time to reflect on the gifts we give whether object or pleasure and question will what we choose offer more than momentary pleasure, or more
Social History
Renaissance Drawings – Spectacular Mysteries: The Getty, LA
The Getty, Los Angeles with a display of Italian master drawings Dec 11, 2018 – April 28, 2019, will tell stories of their creation and the purposes they served
Mandy Sayer: Misfits and Me – Life, Love, Literature and Art
A delicate mix of misfortune abuse artistic endeavour humour and the magic of Sayer’s pen crafts with literary finesse a significant Australian non-fiction work
Democracy – At the Essence of Who We Are; Courage, Kindness
Much of western philosophy finds its basis in the three geniuses of antiquity… Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, who helped found the system we live by; democracy
Tea: The Beautiful Brew – Elevates Celebrations and Wellness
Thank God for Tea! What would the world do without Tea, How did it exist? I am glad I was not born before Tea’… I am not alone in enjoying, a beautiful brew
Christmas Gift List – Picture Books for Kids by Rose Niland
This year the gifts on my Christmas list, says Rose, are picture books for children. who across the world might be different, but have hearts that are the same
Escher and nendo: Between 2 Worlds – NGV World Premiere Show
Escher and nendo: Between Two Worlds, a world premiere exhibition now open at NGV International, features dazzling 3 dimensional and immersive optical illusions
DineSmart by StreetSmart – Helping Out Someone Sleeping Out
DineSmart, an initiative of StreetSmart Australia, is now happening all over Australia – participate and help support local homelessness projects – December 31
Kahlil Gibran: The Garden of the Prophet, Immigration Museum
Kahlil Gibran: The Garden of the Prophet is a thought provoking literary and art exhibition now showing at the Immigration Museum, Melbourne until 17 March 2018
NGV: 2018 Architecture Commission – Doubleground Unveiled
My visit to the Grollo Equiset Garden at the NGV to view its 2018 Architectural Commission Doubleground was all in all an experience to both admire and treasure
Robin Hood: Taron Egerton – High Octane Hero for a New Age
Gritty and great fun this rock n’ roll take on the 800 year old legend of Robin Hood starring Taron Egerton is high octane fun for those not yet tired with life
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty – Suspense Thriller
Best selling author Liane Moriarty’s suspense thriller Nine Perfect Strangers says Rose, delivers a compelling read, ideal for the upcoming Xmas holiday season
Kahlil Gibran: The Garden of The Prophet – A Summer of Love
Immigration Museum at Melbourne recently announced their focus this summer is on love with two stunning shows; Love and Kahlil Gibran: The Garden of the Prophet
Outlander: Series 4, Episode 2 – Freedom Comes at a Price
North Carolina, America is a long way from Skye as Starz Outlander: Series Four delivers Episode 2 in the land of promise at the beginning of an enlightened age
Lest We Forget – Armistice Day, one of Rememberance
11th Day of 11th month at 11th hour playing the last post reminds us to take stock, pause, reflect and thank those who sacrificed so much for democratic freedom
Outlander, Series 4 – America, a Land of Hope and Promise?
Outlander Series 4 begins with Jamie and Claire discovering, through dramatic events, how difficult life as an immigrant really is when past and present collide